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Opportunities NB: Governments Support Modernization of MQM Quality Manufacturing

The provincial and federal governments are supporting the modernization and expansion of MQM Quality Manufacturing in Tracadie with combined investments of nearly $4.4 million. Through Opportunities NB, the provincial government will provide up to $875,000 for the purchase and installation of an automated steel production line, including an integrated robotic fabrication and welding system. The performance-based contribution will be provided in stages as production milestones are met.

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Techspan: Choosing the Right Cable Lugs for Industrial Applications in Canada

Cable lugs create the termination between an electrical conductor and an equipment connection point. In industrial applications, selecting the right lug requires more than identifying a general connector type. You need to confirm that the component suits the conductor, terminal point, installation method, and surrounding conditions. Techspan supplies a range of cable lugs and related electrical connectors for industrial applications, but the correct choice depends on the details of the connection. Understanding those requirements before ordering can help you narrow down suitable options and avoid relying on appearance or assumptions about interchangeability.

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Brady: 2D Barcodes & Their Advantages

Due to several traceability initiatives, product coding is experiencing rapid changes. Customers expect more information about the products they’re buying. Governments are beginning to impose regulations that demand better product tracking. The result? More data must be included in product codes, in particular, dynamic data such as expiration dates and serial numbers. The 1D barcodes the industry is used to seeing on every packaged product does not provide the needed functionality any longer and technologies such as printers and scanners must adapt. o help navigate these challenges, Raymond J. Fortuna, Brady’s Global Product Manager: Microfluidic Solutions provides some insights about GS1 and explains how Sunrise 2027, Digital Product Passports and the Food Safety Modernization Act affect the future of product traceability.

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SICK: UD18 – Fork Sensors

The SICK UD18 fork sensors use ultrasonic technology to check double layers and adhesive areas. The sensor precisely detects whether one or two material layers are present or missing between its sender and receiver. The UD18 is particularly suitable for detecting double material layers of paper, cardboard, shiny metal or transparent plastic.

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ATS: How Production Management Supports Rapid Product Change in Electronics Manufacturing

Production management in electronics manufacturing grows more complex as product lifecycles shorten. Consumer and industrial electronics manufacturers manage frequent design updates, shifting component availability, and increasing pressure to meet speed-to-market targets. At the same time, production teams must protect quality, throughput, and cost control across expanding product portfolios. For electronic products with short lifecycles, production management must focus on early risk identification, close alignment across teams, and the ability to adapt processes without disrupting output. Without these foundations, design changes carry late into production, creating schedule delays, rework, and rising costs.

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OMRON Introduces VHV5-SRV Barcode Verification System for 100% Inline Inspection

OMRON Automation has released the VHV5-SRV Barcode Verification System, an inline verification solution designed to monitor barcode quality directly on the production line without slowing production. The VHV5-SRV enables manufacturers to move from beginning- and end-of-run offline sample checks to calibrated, real-time verification during production. Instead of discovering barcode degradation, unreadable codes, or non-compliant marks after a batch, shipment, or customer rejection, quality teams can check each code as it is produced and correct issues earlier. For life sciences, pharmaceuticals, food, and commodities, this supports stronger traceability and barcode quality control. For automotive and aerospace manufacturers, VHV5-SRV addresses a long-standing gap in Direct Part Mark (DPM) verification by confirming barcode quality on the actual marked part in production, not only on an offline sample.

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Proax Technologies Presents Their Inaugural Canadian Industry & Automation Summit – October 29, 2026

Something big is coming to Canadian industry, and you’re invited. On October 29, Proax Technologies is bringing Canadian industry together in Mississauga for their first-ever Canadian Industry & Automation Summit. One day. One event. Manufacturers, engineers, technology leaders, and industry organizations from across Canada coming together to explore the technologies, ideas, and solutions helping Canadian companies modernize, grow, and compete.

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German Technology Day: Shaping Tomorrow’s Automation – September 29, 2026

This yearly event features conferences and exhibition on the best of German technology for industrial automation and advanced manufacturing. Discover the latest advancements in automation, AI, robotics, manufacturing, and smart technologies while connecting with industry leaders and technical experts. Attendees can look forward to a day filled with innovation, collaboration, and valuable conversations.

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The New IO-Link Safety System from Pilz

The IO-Link Safety System from Pilz consists of fully compatible components, which together form a seamless safety solution – from the controller to the sensor in the field. All system components are designed to work together seamlessly, enabling simple integration and maximum transparency. The Master is used to connect IO-Link Safety devices such as the IO-Link Safety control unit and IO-Link Safety light curtains. The IO-Link Safety System uses 3-core, unshielded standard cable and up to 25 Bytes of data are transmitted in two directions, at up to 230.4 kbit/s. You will find this cable in the right lengths for your application in the Pilz portfolio. With the Pilz configuration tool you can configure and set parameters for the IO-Link Safety Master and devices.

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Murrelektronik: Right Down to the Last Sensor – Seamless Automation in the Packaging Line

In the packaging industry, efficiency is not an option—it is a requirement. Production lines must be fast, flexible, and above all, reliable. In this context, Murrelektronik presents a clear vision: holistic automation that connects all levels of the manufacturing system, to the very last field device. This article will walk through the different phases of a packaging production line and show how each step can be optimized with coordinated, purpose-built solutions.

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Mouser: Schneider Electric Altivar ATS130 Soft Motor Starters

Schneider Electric Altivar ATS130 Soft Motor Starters offer an alternative to direct-on-line (DOL) motor starters in the same width (55mm or 81mm) without requiring a control panel redesign. These soft starters are designed for simple machines from 11kW to 55kW and optimize control panel design through electrical and mechanical flexibility via several topologies. The ATS130 series features quick and easy installation with DIN-rail mounting and spring control terminals as standard. Schneider Electric Altivar ATS130 Soft Motor Starters use a preventive maintenance-free design for robustness and withstand harsh industrial environments, complying with chemical class 3C3 and mechanical class 3S3 per IEC 60721-3-3 Ed. 2002 without salt mist.

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Gescan: Datacomm Foundations – What You Need to Deliver Reliable, Future‑Ready Projects

In today’s buildings, everything runs on connectivity. From Wi-Fi and security systems to automation and communications, your job is no longer just about installation—you’re building the infrastructure that keeps an entire facility operating. When that infrastructure is done right, everything works seamlessly. When it’s not, issues show up later as downtime, poor performance, and costly rework. So how do you make sure your Datacomm projects are done right the first time—and built to scale? Let’s break it down.

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OMRON: K6PM Thermal Condition Monitor

The K6PM is a compact, thermal condition monitor that offers continuous thermal monitoring of critical components such as high voltage control panels, transformers, hydraulic equipment, data centers, bearings, gearboxes, and more. This device utilizes a controller with a built-in display and a remote thermal image camera. The K6PM eliminates the need of manual thermal inspections of critical components and allows the user to monitor these components in real-time and at a safe distance. Having this continuous monitoring will provide the end user with the ability to respond faster to issues, reduce downtime and perform predictive maintenance.

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Cosmotec: XCB: Advanced Electronic Control for Electrical Enclosure Thermal Management

In electrical enclosure cooling, control is far more than a secondary feature. It directly impacts performance, energy efficiency, system reliability, uptime, integration with plant infrastructure, and installation speed. Its advanced functionality is designed to simplify the work of engineers, panel builders, and commissioning teams responsible for electrical enclosures used in critical applications such as industrial automation, power distribution, telecommunications, and installations operating in demanding environments.

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Rockwell Automation: From Fragmented Systems to Orchestrated Operations

Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, respond to changing demand, and do more with existing resources. As a result, many are investing in technologies such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and advanced analytics. Yet for most manufacturers, adding more technology doesn’t automatically translate into greater efficiency. The next stage of digital transformation is focused on enabling those systems to work together. As manufacturers move toward end-to-end autonomous operations, the ability to coordinate information, materials, and workflows across the enterprise is becoming a critical competitive advantage.

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EB Horsman & Son: Meltric Switch-Rated Plugs & Receptacles – Safer, Faster Connections for Industrial Equipment

In industrial environments, disconnecting equipment is almost never as simple as “unplug it and go.” Motors, machinery, processing equipment, and portable power connections require safe load-breaking, reliable isolation, and protection against exposure to live parts. This is why E.B. Horsman & Son stocks Meltric Switch-Rated plugs and receptacles. Meltric’s DS and DSN Series Switch-Rated devices combine the safety and functionality of a disconnect switch with the convenience of a plug and receptacle. They are designed to allow qualified users to safely make and break connections under full load, while helping protect workers from live parts, arcing, and potential arc flash exposure.

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General Manufacturing

Opportunities NB: Governments Support Modernization of MQM Quality Manufacturing

Techspan: Choosing the Right Cable Lugs for Industrial Applications in Canada

Brady: 2D Barcodes & Their Advantages

SICK: UD18 – Fork Sensors

ATS: How Production Management Supports Rapid Product Change in Electronics Manufacturing

OMRON Introduces VHV5-SRV Barcode Verification System for 100% Inline Inspection

Proax Technologies Presents Their Inaugural Canadian Industry & Automation Summit – October 29, 2026

German Technology Day: Shaping Tomorrow’s Automation – September 29, 2026

The New IO-Link Safety System from Pilz

Murrelektronik: Right Down to the Last Sensor – Seamless Automation in the Packaging Line

Mouser: Schneider Electric Altivar ATS130 Soft Motor Starters

Gescan: Datacomm Foundations – What You Need to Deliver Reliable, Future‑Ready Projects

OMRON: K6PM Thermal Condition Monitor

Cosmotec: XCB: Advanced Electronic Control for Electrical Enclosure Thermal Management

Rockwell Automation: From Fragmented Systems to Orchestrated Operations

EB Horsman & Son: Meltric Switch-Rated Plugs & Receptacles – Safer, Faster Connections for Industrial Equipment

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